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Bread of Life benefits from church breakfast

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, Mineola on Saturday, July 12. The all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Sheriff’s office plans day for pet adoptions

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will host a summer pet adoption day Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quitman FFA show pavilion … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Fourth gathering a family tradition in Mineola

“It just gets the whole town together,” stated Christa Wilson. The Mineola native was discussing the impact of the annual fireworks show – a show which is rapidly becoming regarded … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/10/25 08:25 AM

Enjoying fresh food

Drew Deatherage, left, and Elizabeth Dry prepare roasted ears of corn last Tuesday at a dedication at the Mineola ISD Sunshine Acres farm. The Wood County Economic Development Commission donated a … more

7/10/25 08:22 AM

Pucker up for pork

First Baptist Church of Quitman Associate Pastor Bobby Strong, right, prepares to kiss the pig Sunday as Lance Batey assists, a fundraiser that is part of the church’s ongoing 175th anniversary … more

7/10/25 08:21 AM

Volunteers tackle litter

The adopt-a-street program in Mineola held a workday Saturday to gather up roadside litter around town. more

7/3/25 10:18 AM

CASA seeks volunteers to be children’s heroes

When you think “super hero,” you probably think about capes, flying and laser vision. What you might not think of is someone in a blue branded t-shirt, sitting quietly in front of a child, listening to that child tell their story. … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 7/3/25 10:18 AM

Church hosts community

6/20/25 09:16 AM

Volunteer spent 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare

After nearly 20 years of faithful service, Mineola resident Gay Morrow is “retiring” from her volunteer position at the Grace Community Healthcare Clinic. Morrow held a vital role … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 6/12/25 10:11 AM

LCSB adds indoor concert to patriotic musical lineup

The city of Mineola and the Lake Country Symphonic Band will once again combine forces for a 4th of July spectacle. And the band will add an extra opportunity to hear their selections of … more

6/12/25 08:41 AM

Bringing back beauty of property

Like many children, Toni Border enjoyed being outside, digging in the dirt. As an adult, that hasn’t changed at all. When she was house hunting in Mineola four years ago, she was … more

6/12/25 08:39 AM

A day at the lake

Young anglers in Wood County took advantage of good conditions Saturday morning at Lake Fork to participate in the annual Kid Fish event at the Sabine River Authority headquarters. Axel Delgadillo … more

6/12/25 08:37 AM

Some of that old-time religion

The First Baptist Church in Quitman kicked off its 175th anniversary celebration with an old-fashioned brush arbor service Sunday, complete with period clothing and transportation. Bella Allen and … more

6/12/25 08:36 AM

Blood drive to be held on June 11 at Peoples Co-op

Peoples Telephone Cooperative and Carter BloodCare will offer beach towels in June when they host a blood drive Wednesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peoples office, 102 N. Stephens St. in … more

6/5/25 08:22 AM

Faith Baptist hosting annual community block party

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 7. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School. A family-oriented Community Block Party will … more

6/5/25 08:12 AM

Blood drives set at Mineola Walmart June 3, People’s Telephone June 11

Walmart and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive Tuesday, June 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the store at 1325 NE Loop 564 in Mineola. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in June will get … more

5/29/25 08:33 AM

Free summer meals available in Winnsboro

This summer, Winnsboro ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program … more

5/29/25 08:31 AM

Roberts home named yard of month

Many homeowners immediately think of foundation plantings when dreaming of landscaping their property. Having a neat bed of shrubs and flowers along the front of their home looks and feels just … more

5/29/25 08:28 AM

The girls and boys of summer

While the Sassy Sluggers of Quitman hosted the Mineola Queen Bees in Quitman last Tuesday (first two photos), a full slate of games were on the offering in Mineola last Thursday. They included … more

5/29/25 08:23 AM

In honor of those who gave all

Wood County paused briefly but somberly in the district courthouse in Quitman Monday morning in remembrance of those who gave their lives in defense of the nation and democracy. The ceremony, … more

5/29/25 08:20 AM